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Published 09 Dec, 2020 01:30pm

Asian nations could mandate Covid-19 shots for travellers, says AirAsia chief

Governments in Asia could require inbound travellers to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, Reuters reported quoting AirAsia Group's Chief Executive Officer.

“I foresee in Asia anyway, I think they won't let anyone in without a vaccination,” AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said at a CAPA Centre for Aviation event.

Fernandes said airlines are not likely to set such requirements for travellers.

“It's not up to the airlines to decide. It's for governments to decide. It'll be the country that'll decide if they will allow people to come in if they are not vaccinated,” he said.

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